Blue Skies Orange Wings - The Global Reach of Dutch Aviation in War and Peace, 1914-1945

This color-illustrated coffee table book for aviation aficionados details the history of Dutch aviation during the first half of the 20th century, covering both Dutch commercial and military airplanes and the development of the Dutch airline industry. There is much information on the work of Dutch airplane designer Anthony Fokker and his Triplane and Fokker F.III. The book describes the role of Dutch engineers in the development of early flight, the Dutch aerial defense against the Nazis, and the development of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Black and white and color historical photos and color illustrations of airplanes appear on every page.